Top rated schools

When it comes to finding the perfect home for your family, selecting a preferred school district is often one of the most important factors. After all, the quality of education that your child receives can have a huge impact on their future prospects and opportunities.

But when it comes to making this decision, you’re faced with two major options: private schools or public schools? Both offer certain advantages and disadvantages – but an educated choice between them should be based on personal preferences as well as budget.

Private schools tend to provide smaller classes and greater individual attention due to lower student-to-teacher ratios. They also boast higher academic standards and access to more extracurricular activities such as music, art and sports compared to public schools. Furthermore, admissions criteria to private schools are usually more stringent, which can give your child a better chance of getting into top universities when the time comes.

On the flip side, many private schools require tuition fees that can be difficult for some families to afford. They also tend to have limited access to financial aid and special educational resources such as speech therapy or remedial teaching services.

Public schools offer a range of advantages; they often boast larger campuses with newer facilities than private ones, plus they’re free of charge. This makes them a popular choice for families looking for quality education without breaking the bank. In addition, classes may be less competitive – giving your child an opportunity to shine and make friends easier.

However, public schools may not have the same level of academic excellence that private ones do – which means your child might miss out on certain opportunities. Plus, they tend to suffer from overcrowding and a lack of resources compared to their private school counterparts.

Ultimately, when it comes to selecting the right school district for your home, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The best choice depends on factors such as budget and personal preferences – so take some time to consider all your options before making a decision. With the help of a real estate agent, you can be sure to find the ideal house in an area with plenty of quality educational opportunities for your kids!

The Fargo/Moorhead area has plenty of excellent schools to choose from! Here is some information about our area’s schools, private and public, from PK through high school:

Top 10 Public Elementary Schools in Fargo, ranked:

#1: Longfellow Elementary School. Serves grades K-5, with a 15:1 student to teacher ratio.
#2: Bennett Elementary School. Serves grades K-5, with a 17:1 student to teacher ratio.
#3: Centennial Elementary School. Serves grades K-5, with a 14:1 student to teacher ratio.
#4: Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School. Serves grades K-5, with a 11:1 student to teacher ratio.
#5: Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary School. Serves grades K-5, with a 11:1 student to teacher ratio.
#6: Kennedy Elementary School. Serves grades K-5, with a 11:1 student to teacher ratio.
#7: Washington Elementary School. Serves grades K-5, with a 11:1 student to teacher ratio.
#8: Lincoln Elementary School. Serves grades K-5, with a 10:1 student to teacher ratio.
#9: Ed Clapp Elementary School. Serves grades K-5, with a 10:1 student to teacher ratio.
#10: Mckinley Elementary School. Serves grades K-5, with a 8:1 student to teacher ratio.

Private Schools in the Fargo area:

Grace Lutheran School. Serves grades PK-7.
Oak Grove Lutheran School. Serves grades PK-12.
Children’s Montessori. Serves grade K.
Holy Spirit Elementary School. Serves grades PK-5.
Nativity Elementary School. Serves grades PK-5.
St. John Paul II Catholic Schools. Serves grades PK-12.

Public Elementary Schools in Moorhead, MN:

#1: Dorothy Dodds Elementary School. Serves grades K-4, with a 14:1 student to teacher ratio.
#2: Ellen Hopkins Elementary. Serves grades K-4, with a 12:1 student to teacher ratio.
#3: Robert Asp Elementary. Serves grades K-4, with a 13:1 student to teacher ratio.
#4: S.G.Reinertsen Elementary. Serves grades K-4, with a 14:1 student to teacher ratio.

Private Schools in the Moorhead, MN area:

Park Christian School. Serves grades K-12.
St. Joseph Elementary School. Serves grades PK-8.

Public Middle Schools in the Fargo area, ranked:

#1: Discovery Middle School. Serves grades 6-8.
#2: Ben Franklin Middle School. Serves grades 6-8.
#3: Carl Ben Eielson Middle School. Serves grades 6-8.

Public Middle Schools in the Moorhead, MN area:

Horizon Middle School. Serves grades 5-8.

Public High Schools (grades 9-12) in the Fargo/Moorhead area, ranked:

#1: North High School. Located in Fargo. Graduation rate of 93%, with opportunities to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams.
#2: Fargo Davies High School. Located in Fargo. Graduation rate of 96%, with opportunities to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams.
#3: West Fargo Sheyenne High School. Located in West Fargo. Graduation rate of 93%, with opportunities to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams.
#4 Moorhead High School. Located in Moorhead. Graduation rate of 91%, with opportunities to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams.
#5: South High School. Located in Fargo. Graduation rate of 92%, with opportunities to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams.
#6. West Fargo High School. Located in West Fargo. Graduation rate of 91%, with opportunities to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams.